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Can A Pacemaker Suddenly Quit Working?

My pacemaker battery is low..on my 10th year..of my second one..and she said it will pace 100% for 3 mos,via a phone check today. Made appt to go in house for check on Mar 2 and sched a new pacemaker....take it easy cause it is pacing 65 and won t go any higher..so is there any chance it may just quit??
posted on Fri, 24 Feb 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that after 10 years of pacemaker implant you need frequent monitoring to keep a check on battery life. Kindly consult your pacemaker service provider and your cardiologist regarding this.

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Can A Pacemaker Suddenly Quit Working?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that after 10 years of pacemaker implant you need frequent monitoring to keep a check on battery life. Kindly consult your pacemaker service provider and your cardiologist regarding this. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.